Praxair to build nitrogen plant in Minnesota

6:23 AM MST | November 16, 2012 | â€”Lindsay Frost

Praxair has signed a long-term contract with Mesabi Nugget (Hoyt Lakes, MN) to construct and operate a new nitrogen plant at Mesabiâ€™s iron nugget facility at Hoyt Lakes, MN. The plant will supply nitrogen to provide an inert atmosphere for various aspects of the nugget production process, which will replace the previous liquid nitrogen supply. The plant will produce about 50 m.t./day of nitrogen and is scheduled for start-up at the end of 2012. â€œPraxair continues to make investments in Minnesota to maintain reliable supply to our customers and meet growing...